Works Project Administration (WPA), 1938-1939

Correspondence between President, United Garment Workers, AFL President Green, AFL legislative representative W. C. Roberts and Director, WPA Section of Labor Relations re effect of WPA sewing project on regular garment workers, with suggestion that WPA workers not be taught skills on modern equipment, June-August 1938; letter to Chairman, Senate Subcommittee on Defense Appropriations, from Secretary -Treasurers of AFL Building and Construction Trades and Metal Trades Departments re AFL opposition to amendment lowering wage rates under WPA, January 18, 1939; "Report of Special Committee to the Conference of Representatives of National and International Unions on the WPA Situation" re strikes in WPA jobs following wage reductions, calling for maintenance of "prevailing wage" provisions, July 12, 1939, 5 pages; form letters; notes.